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AN AFFORDABLE ELECTRIC VEHICLE? The $30K ZAP Alias

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

ZAP believes that thanks to how fast automotive technology is advancing, it can produce such vehicle by the specified time frame. (more…)

Solar Powered Plane

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

 

Before you start worrying, of course solar panels at the moment could not actually produce enough power to enable the plane to fly, but this system from Powerenz will produce enough power to enable the pilot to carry out his pre flight checks. (more…)

Be Seen And Be Green With Puma’s Glow In The Dark Bike

Monday, February 11th, 2008

 

If you are trying to make the switch from four wheels to two, and help make the environment as well as your pocket book a little healthier, but worry about the short daylight hours and riding home in the dark, check out Puma’s glow-in-the-dark bicycle. (more…)

Dodge Zeo Goes 250 Miles On One Charge

Monday, February 11th, 2008

 

Dodge ZEO from Chrysler is an electric concept car with a 64kWh Li-ion rechargeable battery and runs 250 miles (approximately 402km) per battery charge. (more…)

X-Treme XM-2000

Tuesday, February 5th, 2008

 

If you want to commute green and don’t have a long journey to work, then the XM-2000 electric scooter is a viable alternative. This vehicle from China is powered by a 2kW electric motor and 60V batteries. (more…)

Solar Powered Silent Boat

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008

Safe, clean, quiet, effortless to operate, virtually-maintenance free, and requiring minimal nautical knowledge, this is perhaps the worlds most perfect boat. Capable of ferrying up to 4 adults, the boats ergonomic seats promote pure relaxation while the 700-watt electric motor moves the craft silently through the water at a cruising speed of 5 mph. (more…)

Be Seen And Be Green With Wind-Up Bike Light

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

Cycling to and from work is a great green thing to be doing, but the dark can compromise personal safety. Why not earn extra points and get yourself a set of lights that runs on wind-up power? (more…)

Is Algae The Future Of Biofuels?

Monday, January 14th, 2008

 

Here’s a blog I found on inventor spot I found quite interesting.

While biofuel energy methods that use corn and soybeans may be a step ahead at the moment, generating energy from algae may provide a more efficient alternative in the long run. At least, some companies - such as Aquaflow Bionomic Corporation in New Zealand - are hoping so. (more…)

Meet The Super Cheap Eco-Friendly Tata

Saturday, January 12th, 2008

Does a brand new car for $2,500 sound good for you? Then Tata Motors has just the car for you.

If you live in India, that is. The tiny little orb of a car, made its debut Thursday at the New Delhi Auto Expo. It is expected to go on sale to Indian consumers later this year, but it won’t hit the export market in the next few years. (more…)

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Honda Cub

Thursday, January 10th, 2008

Here’s a Concept design by Honda that is very unconventional.

Not only does this motorcycle throw out the conventional motor, it’s a pretty cool looking design to boot.

The power for this motorcycle comes from hydrogen fuel cells, not gasoline. While still a concept design, it has the makings of a great means of transportation that is eco-friendly. The design is based on a very popular model of Honda motorcycle in use today, the Honda Cub. Roll ‘em out Honda!

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